SWIFT Code CRAGCGCG — LA CONGOLAISE DE BANQUE (LCB), BRAZZAVILLE

About SWIFT Code CRAGCGCG — LA CONGOLAISE DE BANQUE (LCB), BRAZZAVILLE

SWIFT code CRAGCGCG is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for LA CONGOLAISE DE BANQUE (LCB) in BRAZZAVILLE, Congo, Republic. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by LA CONGOLAISE DE BANQUE (LCB) for all outward international remittances from BRAZZAVILLE. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CRAGCGCG

The code CRAGCGCG follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CRAGCGCG

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your LA CONGOLAISE DE BANQUE (LCB) account in BRAZZAVILLE, share SWIFT code CRAGCGCG with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at LA CONGOLAISE DE BANQUE (LCB), BRAZZAVILLE must provide SWIFT code CRAGCGCG. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using LA CONGOLAISE DE BANQUE (LCB) in BRAZZAVILLE rely on SWIFT code CRAGCGCG for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for LA CONGOLAISE DE BANQUE (LCB) →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for LA CONGOLAISE DE BANQUE (LCB) →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for LA CONGOLAISE DE BANQUE (LCB) →

How SWIFT Code CRAGCGCG Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CRAGCGCG and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to LA CONGOLAISE DE BANQUE (LCB).
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: LA CONGOLAISE DE BANQUE (LCB) receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CRAGCGCG

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CRAGCGCG uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BRAZZAVILLE only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Congo, Republic.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm CRAGCGCG directly with LA CONGOLAISE DE BANQUE (LCB)'s BRAZZAVILLE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.